Jurgen Klopp had one main regret about his Liverpool side’s thrilling demolition of Manchester City on Saturday – that it did not come at Anfield.

The German was naturally delighted with the Reds’ comprehensive 4-1 victory at the Etihad but would have loved the display to have arrived on home turf.

Liverpool’s problems at Anfield stretch far further than just a few people leaving early or the at times disappointing failure to live up to the famous atmospheres of old.

Just eight of the 20 points gained in the Premier League by the Reds have come at home and Klopp is well aware that must change if the season is to continue on the upward curve suggested by Saturday’s rout of the title favourites.

The latest figures show that 18 teams (including Chelsea and Crystal Palace twice) have come to Anfield since the start of last season and left with something.

Liverpool's Emre Can celebrates victory with manager Jurgen Klopp.

It must change and Klopp clearly believes a big result in front of Liverpool’s own support can go some way towards starting to create a new Fortress Anfield.

Klopp said: “I would love to win a game like this at Anfield. That’s our next challenge. We play now Bordeaux and then Swansea, and at this moment I don’t know enough about Swansea.

“If they saw our game against Crystal Palace maybe they will stay with 50 people deep in the space and shoot only long balls?

“Then we have to find a solution and we will have a solution but then we have to score goals in the right moments.